A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of clients. Which of the following
client statements demonstrates
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A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms."
B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse."
C. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne."
D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." - A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with
condoms."
A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about manifestations to report to the
provider. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include?
A. Reduced menstrual flow
B. Breast tenderness
C. Shortness of breath
D. Increased appetite - C. Shortness of breath
A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is teaching a client about using an IUD for contraception. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam."
B. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child."
C. "I should plan on regaining fertility 5 months after the IUD is removed."
D. "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods. - D. "I will check to be
sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods.
A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of implantable progestins. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Tinnitus
B. Irregular vaginal bleedingC. Weight gain
D. Nausea
E. Gingival hyperplasia - B. Irregular vaginal bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about a new prescription for medroxyprogesterone. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Weight fluctuations can occur."
B. "You are protected against STIS."
C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
D. "You should avoid taking antibiotics."
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur." - A. "Weight fluctuations can occur."
C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur."
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients who are being evaluated for infertility. Which of
the following clients should the nurse anticipate the provider will refer to a genetic counselor?
A. A client whose sister has alopecia
B. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
C. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
D. A client who had rubella 3 months ago - B. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
A nurse is caring for a couple who is being evaluated for infertility. Which of the following statements by
the nurse indicates understanding of the infertility assessment process?
A. "You will need to see a genetic counselor as part of the assessment."
B. "It is usually the female who is having trouble, so the male doesn't have to be involved."
C. "The male is the easiest to assess, and the provider will usually begin there."
D. "Think about adopting first because there are many babies that need good homes." - C. "The male is
the easiest to assess, and the provider will usually begin there."A nurse in an infertility clinic is providing care to clients who have been unable to conceive for 18
months. Which of the following data should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
A. Occupation
B. Menstrual history
C. Childhood infectious diseases
D. History of falls
E. Recent blood transfusions - A. Occupation
B. Menstrual history
C. Childhood infectious diseases
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is postoperative following a salpingectomy due to an ectopic
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client requires clarification?
A. "It is good to know that I won't have a tubal pregnancy in the future."
B. "The doctor said that this surgery can affect my ability to get pregnant again."
C. "I understand that one of my fallopian tubes had to be removed."
D. "Ovulation can still occur because my ovaries were not affected." - A. "It is good to know that I won't
have a tubal pregnancy in the future."
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and states that their last menstrual period was April 1st.
Which of the following is the client's estimated date of delivery?
A. January 8
B. January 15
C. February 8
D. February 15 - A. January 8
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy. The client's
health record includes this data: G3 T1 PO A1 L1. How should the nurse interpret this information?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Client has delivered one newborn at term.
B. Client has experienced no preterm labor.C. Client has been through active labor.
D. Client has had two prior pregnancies.
E. Client has one living child. - A. Client has delivered one newborn at term.
D. Client has had two prior pregnancies.
E. Client has one living child.
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is pregnant. The provider indicated the client
exhibits probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Montgomery's glands
B. Goodell's sign
C. Ballottement
D. Chadwick's sign
E. Quickening - B. Goodell's sign
C. Ballottement
D. Chadwick's sign
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and experiencing episodes of maternal
hypotension. The client asks the nurse what causes these episodes. Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
A. "This is due to an increase in blood volume."
B. "This is due to pressure from the uterus on the diaphragm."
C. "This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena cava."
D. "This is due to increased cardiac output." - C. "This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena
cava."
A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who would like to be tested in the clinic to confirm
a pregnancy. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
A. "You should wait until 4 weeks after conception to be tested."
B. "You should be off any medications for 24 hours prior to the test."
C. "You should be NPO for at least 8 hours prior to the test."D. "You should collect urine from the first morning void." - D. "You should collect urine from the first
morning void."
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about measures to relieve backache during
pregnancy. Which of the following measures should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Avoid any lifting.
B. Perform Kegel exercises twice a day.
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
D. Use proper body mechanics.
E. Avoid constrictive clothing. - C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
D. Use proper body mechanics.
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing manifestations of complications the client
should promptly report to the provider. Which of the following complications should the nurse include? [Show Less]